CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,307 km
5,783 miles
HFN
Hornafjordur
Iceland
Distance
9,307 km
5,783 mi / 5,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
340°
north northwest

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CAN HFN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Hornafjordur Airport
IATA Code CAN HFN
ICAO Code ZGGG BIHN
City Guangzhou Hornafjordur
Country China Iceland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 50 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 64.300000, -15.230000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Hornafjordur (HFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) in Hornafjordur, Iceland is 9,307 kilometers (5,783 miles / 5,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Guangzhou, it's 20:43 in Hornafjordur. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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